
The Ice Angels
Caroline Mitchell(Author)
Penguin (Cornerstone) (Publisher)
Published on 15. January 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-80495-528-4 (ISBN)
Description
Ten years ago, in the depths of the Finnish winter, Detective Elea Baker's daughter was taken-and never found.
Now, in the quiet streets of Lincoln, girls are disappearing again. When one is found on the cathedral steps, clutching a chilling clue linked to the decade-old abduction, there's only one person who can solve the case: Elea.
Dragged back into her nightmare, she's determined to bring her daughter home this time-no matter the cost.
But is she chasing a ghost, or on the verge of uncovering a truth that will shatter everything?
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Praise for The Ice Angels . . .
'Wow... a brilliant thriller with original and multi-layered characters and a story which had me riveted throughout. What a way to launch a new detective! A pure, dark, joy' John Marrs
'A fast-paced emotional rollercoaster of a book. Loved it' Heidi Perks
'Chilling in every sense of the word. Twisty, dark and utterly addictive. I absolutely loved it' Teresa Driscoll
'I loved it. Caroline has drawn such unforgettable characters. . . I could literally feel my temperature dropping in the brilliantly tense Finnish scenes' Fiona Barton
'Atmospheric and dark, compelling and emotional, The Ice Angels is a chilling start to a new series. Fear and dread about what was to come crept under my skin as much as the icy cold temperatures. Loved it, a real page turner' Mel Sherratt
'Thrilling. I loved it and highly recommend' Patricia Gibney
'Chilling, atmospheric, and utterly addictive' Lisa Gray
'I could not put it down... my favourite thriller of the year. It's simply wonderful.' Ava Glass
'Absolutely outstanding, I literally couldn't put it down. Totally enthralling from the very first page to the last.' Angela Marsons
Now, in the quiet streets of Lincoln, girls are disappearing again. When one is found on the cathedral steps, clutching a chilling clue linked to the decade-old abduction, there's only one person who can solve the case: Elea.
Dragged back into her nightmare, she's determined to bring her daughter home this time-no matter the cost.
But is she chasing a ghost, or on the verge of uncovering a truth that will shatter everything?
______________________
Praise for The Ice Angels . . .
'Wow... a brilliant thriller with original and multi-layered characters and a story which had me riveted throughout. What a way to launch a new detective! A pure, dark, joy' John Marrs
'A fast-paced emotional rollercoaster of a book. Loved it' Heidi Perks
'Chilling in every sense of the word. Twisty, dark and utterly addictive. I absolutely loved it' Teresa Driscoll
'I loved it. Caroline has drawn such unforgettable characters. . . I could literally feel my temperature dropping in the brilliantly tense Finnish scenes' Fiona Barton
'Atmospheric and dark, compelling and emotional, The Ice Angels is a chilling start to a new series. Fear and dread about what was to come crept under my skin as much as the icy cold temperatures. Loved it, a real page turner' Mel Sherratt
'Thrilling. I loved it and highly recommend' Patricia Gibney
'Chilling, atmospheric, and utterly addictive' Lisa Gray
'I could not put it down... my favourite thriller of the year. It's simply wonderful.' Ava Glass
'Absolutely outstanding, I literally couldn't put it down. Totally enthralling from the very first page to the last.' Angela Marsons
Reviews / Votes
A fast-paced emotional rollercoaster of a book. Loved it -- Heidi Perks I loved it. Caroline has drawn such unforgettable characters. . . I could literally feel my temperature dropping in the brilliantly tense Finnish scenes -- Fiona Barton Atmospheric and dark, compelling and emotional, The Ice Angels is a chilling start to a new series. Fear and dread about what was to come crept under my skin as much as the icy cold temperatures. Loved it, a real page turner -- Mel Sherratt Wow... a brilliant thriller with original and multi-layered characters and a story which had me riveted throughout. What a way to launch a new detective! A pure, dark, joy -- John Marrs Chilling in every sense of the word. I felt the temperature in the room plummet around me as I tore through this in a single sitting. THE ICE ANGELS is Caroline Mitchell at the top of her game. Twisty, dark and utterly addictive. I absolutely loved it -- Teresa Driscoll The Ice Angels is thrilling. I loved it and highly recommend -- Patricia Gibney Chilling, atmospheric, and utterly addictive, The Ice Angels had me in its ice-cold grip until the final, shocking conclusion. Elea Baker is an unforgettable main character and I can't wait to see what she does next! -- Lisa Gray I could not put it down... my favourite thriller of the year. It's simply wonderful. -- Ava Glass Absolutely outstanding, I literally couldn't put it down. Totally enthralling from the very first page to the last. -- Angela MarsonsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cornerstone
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
265 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80495-528-4 (9781804955284)
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Caroline Mitchell
The Ice Angels
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Caroline Mitchell is a New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post and international #No. 1 bestselling author who has sold over 2 million books . She originates from Ireland and now lives in a woodland village outside the city of Lincoln. A former police detective, she has worked in CID and specialised in roles dealing with vulnerable victims, high-risk victims of domestic abuse, and serious sexual offences. She now writes full time.
Her books have won first place as 'Best Psychological Thriller' in the US Reader's' Favourite Award Contest, been shortlisted for the International Thriller Writer Awards in New York and been shortlisted for 'Best Procedural' in the Killer Nashville awards and the Audie awards. Her crime thriller, Truth And Lies is a No.1 New York Times bestseller and has been optioned for TV.
Her books have won first place as 'Best Psychological Thriller' in the US Reader's' Favourite Award Contest, been shortlisted for the International Thriller Writer Awards in New York and been shortlisted for 'Best Procedural' in the Killer Nashville awards and the Audie awards. Her crime thriller, Truth And Lies is a No.1 New York Times bestseller and has been optioned for TV.